Juvenile humpback whale found dead and bloated near Bethany Beach
Humpback whale lands near Bethany Beach | MERR Institute
BETHANY BEACH, DE - A juvenile humpback whale was discovered near Bethany Beach, drawing attention from local marine experts.
Efforts to move the whale
What we know:
The Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation Institute (MERR) is collaborating with DNREC to move the 30-foot whale onto the beach for examination.
Heavy equipment is needed for this process.
Humpback whale lands near Bethany Beach | MERR Institute
The whale was first spotted floating at sea about two miles off the Indian River Inlet before beaching near a private community.
MERR plans to conduct a necropsy to determine the cause of death once the whale is moved.
What we don't know:
The exact cause of the whale's death is still undetermined, and further analysis is required.
The Source: Information from the Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation Institute.